Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram Answered Questions

SCTIMST Trivandrum offers a PG Diploma in Neuro Technology lasting two years. The course structure is divided into four semesters, with an interval evaluation at the end of each semester (six months). The curriculum includes various theoretical and practical subjects. The final examination at the end of two years consists a theory paper based on Electrophysiological and disease-based situations, followed by 'Practical and Viva voce' by Neurologists and a Biomedical Engineering expert. Some areas of study included in the course curriculum are as follows:Anatomy and PhysiologySleep studiesVideo EEGElectrocorticography (ECoG)Evoked Potential studyElectromyography (EMG)

SCTIMST Trivandrum has maintained a notably good placement rate over the past few years. As of now, the course-specific placement rate for MD course is not available. However, the placement rate for PG (3-year) courses (including MD) was 100% in 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2023, 27 students were placed out of a total of 34 students enrolled in various PG (3-year) courses. Hence, the placement rate in 2023 was around 79%.

SCTIMST Trivandrum is a well-known institute for PG Diploma. Candidates with a PG Diploma from this institute can choose among various career opportunities in the government as well as the private sector. The exact job profile depends on the PG Diploma specialisation chosen by the candidates. Most of the jobs that PG Diploma holders of SCTIMIST can take up are provided by hospitals, healthcare centers, clinics, etc. They can also explore the job opportunities in the fields of Education and Research.

Yes, SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the upper age limit for UG Diploma applicants. The upper age limit for the available UG Diploma specialisations is as follows:Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology (DOTAT), and Diploma in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (DAMIT): 25 years on January 01 of admission year, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and sponsored candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidatesDiploma in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nursing, and Diploma in Neuro Nursing: (Speciality Nursing Programmes): 35 years (on January 01 of the year of admission), relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and5 years for SC/ST candidates, sponsored candidates and for qualified Ex-service personnel (with a service of at least 5 years)Diploma in Public Health: Up to 50 years on July 01 of the year of admission

The registration process for various UG Diploma courses at SCTIMST Trivandrum typically starts in September of the year preceeding the admission year. The application window for UG Diploma admissions 2025 was open from September 02, 2024 to November 15, 2025. The admission process for the classes commencing in January 2025 was concluded in November. For Diploma in Public Health, the application process usually starts in May of the year of admission. Aspirants can visit the institute's official website to apply online.

SCTIMST Trivandrum has not released the course-specific placement data for MD. However, the institute's NIRF Report 2024 contains the median salary package offered to PG (3-year) courses, such as MD, DM, and MCh. The following table presents the median package offered during PG (3-year) placements over the past three years:YearMedian Package2023INR 24.252022INR 2.64 LPA2021INR 2.40 LPA

SCTIMST Trivandrum has specified the following eligibility criteria for admission to its MD course:The candidate must have completed MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognised university (Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission), with a one-year compulsory rotatory internship from a medical college of reputeThe candidates must have completed the requisite degree by Jan 31, 2025, for the January session and July 31, 2025 for the July sessionThe candidate should have applied for and obtained registration with KSMC/TCMC at the time of admissionThe candidates must not be over forty years of age (as of January 1, 2025, for the January session and July 1, 2025, for the July session) (the upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, etc. categories)

To get an admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum for MD in Transfusion Medicine, aspirants must start by checking that they fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria specified by the institute. Eligible candidates are required to appear for the National Importance-Common Entrance Test or INI-CET exam and the subsequent counselling held by AIIMS, New Delhi. Hence, they must visit the official exam website to register and apply. Those who clear the required cut-off for various rounds of counselling are allocated seats at the institute. Such candidates must submit the first instalment of the SCTIMST MD tuition fee, along with the other charges, such as the admission fee, security deposit, etc. to confirm their seat. Further, they must report to the campus with the required original documents for physical verification on the specified date.

Candidates seeking MD admission at SCTIMST Trivandrum are required to complete the INI-CET application process. While applying, they must submit the prescribed application fee via online payment modes. The application fee depends on the reservation category of the applicants. The category-wise INI CET application fee is given in the table below:CategoryFee (in INR)General/OBC4,000SC/ST3,200PwDExempted*Transaction charges as applicable have to be borne by the applicant.